Silver Sword, Hardback - Ian Serraillier

One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools, this is a story of four children trekking from Poland to Switzerland to find their parents afte...

Second world war fiction following the fortunes of three children journeying through Europe in search of their parents. Readership level: 9 - 11 yrs.

Having lost their parents in the chaos of war, Ruth, Edek and Bronia are left alone to fend for themselves and hide from the Nazis amid the rubble ...

Although the silver sword was only a paper knife, it became the symbol of hope and courage which kept the Balicki children and their orphan friend ...

But the road ahead is full of danger and hardship, and they will face many challenges along the way...This moving story of friendship, courage and ...

Original dual biography of the brothers Valentinian and Valens allows comparison of their achievements and contrasting reputations Detailed coverag...

The first technical history of the naval sloop Broadly interesting to historians of sail, ship modellers and yachtsmen Authoritative reconstruction...

This is the only full biography of Constantius III in English. Concludes Ian Hughes' coverage of 5th century Roman Empire. Constantius' life and br...

A unique collection of items that between them reveal the story and development of the German air raids on Britain in the First World War.

A comprehensive and unparalled examination of German air raids over the UK during 1916.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): Ian CastleIllustr...

Reducere. Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more – the Oxford Bookworms Library has a book for every student. Written for secondary and adult student...

A thousand years of Latin American history, told through the three obsessions that have held the region tightly in its grip.

The sea has played an important part in shaping Britain's identity, and the country has long needed to look outwards, not inwards, for its trade an...

The sea has played an important part in shaping Britain's identity, and the country has long needed to look outwards, not inwards, for its trade an...

Gives readers a rare and fascinating look into the lives of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley - often known as the evillest couple in British history.Publ...

This official account of this prisoner of war camp was written for the War Office at the end of the war, drawing on testimony and information from ...

Bombing Britain in 1915. A comprehensive examination of German air raids until the end of 1915, includes first-hand accounts. A book highly recomme...

2nd edition. A fully revised and updated guide for anyone researching Northern Irish history and ancestry. Includes details of the latest online in...

An essential guide to the history - and family history - of Glasgow

Using 250 photographs, this addition to the Images of War series examines Hitler's elite armored infantry: the Panzergrenadiers.The term Panzergren...

An action-packed historical thriller set in Anglo-Saxon Britain in AD 633. The first book in The Bernicia Chronicles.

A chilling pictorial record of the infamous death camp, with many rare images.

While Gaiseric has not become a household name like other 'barbarian' leaders such as Attila or Genghis Khan, his sack of Rome in AD455 has made hi...

Auschwitz and Birkenau were separated from each other by about a 45-minute walk. Auschwitz was adapted to hold political prisoners in 1940 and evol...

First full-length biography of the man who stopped Attila. Narrates dramatic events in the crumbling Roman Empire leading up to the climactic Battl...

This book examines the forgotten scandals of yesterday, featuring silent and silver screen stars like Jean Harlow, Mae West, Mary Pickford, Charlie...

Eoin MacNeill (1867-1945) was a founding figure in the Gaelic League, the Irish Volunteers, and the government of Ireland. As Professor of Early (i...

An extensively illustrated history of the early years of the Royal Air Force.

DescriptionThe Deutsche Afrika Korps (best known as simply Afrika Korps) built up a well-deserved reputation as a superb fighting machine. While th...

A superb collection of graphic contemporary images from Allied and German sources; the majority unpublished. The book covers the brutality and horr...

Reducere. Winner, American Library Association Booklist's Top of the List, 2019 Adult Nonfiction Acclaimed writer Marie Arana delivers a cultural history of ...

Publisher: Hirmer VerlagIllustration(s): 80 Illustrations, colorNumber of pages: 112Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 305 x 247 x 20Cover type: Har...

Drawing on more than three decades of police work, Brown presents his first-hand accounts of some of the best-known crimes of the 20th century - fr...

Graphic account in words and photographs of the first full scale attempt ot break out from the Allies' Normandy bridgehead. Extensive use of aerial...

Brings Apollo 11's moon landing mission back to life as never before in a thrilling day-by-day account.

Chassis number lists for each coachbuilder, both in Britain and overseas, identify their creations, to make this a comprehensive and essential comp...

A thousand-year history of how China's obsession with silver influenced the country's financial well-being, global standing, and political stability